A classic Kentucky straight bourbon with a smooth, easygoing style.
What it is
Evan Williams Black Label is a Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 86 proof (43% ABV). It is one of the best-known everyday bourbons in America, made for sipping and for mixing into classic cocktails.
Where and how it's made
- Made by Heaven Hill in Bardstown, Kentucky
- Named for Evan Williams, who is credited with opening one of Kentucky's first distilleries in 1783
- Aged in new charred American oak barrels
- Bottled at 86 proof (43% ABV)
Tasting notes
- Nose: vanilla, caramel and light oak
- Palate: smooth and mellow, with brown sugar, toffee, mint and a little spice
- Finish: medium, warm and slightly sweet
Serving and pairing
Sip neat or on the rocks, or use it in an Old Fashioned, a whiskey sour or a highball. Pairs with barbecue, burgers, fried chicken and pecan pie. Store the bottle upright in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight and heat.